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EFFECT OF RURAL BANDITRY ON FOOD SECURITY IN KONTAGORA LOCAL GOVERNMENT, NIGERIA FROM 2015 - 2022
No full textThis paper examined the effect of rural banditry on food security in Kontagora local government in Niger State. The rural banditry which is in form (or acts) of robbery and violence on the people particularly rural dwellers who mainly engage in agricultural production, processing and marketing have led to shocks. The paper used Primary and secondary sources of data. The paper employed descriptive statics and chi-square analytical technique. The study was anchored on the routine theory activity, which is made up of motivated offender, an attractive target, and the absence of capable guardianship. In terms of methodology, the paper relies on both primary and secondary sources of data generated. The objective of this paper is to examined the effect of rural banditry on food security in Kontagora local government, Nigeria from 2015 – 2022 The findings revealed that rural armed banditry has negatively affected agricultural activities in the study area, and leads to farms to be abandoned and people pay ransom to bandits before they harvest their crops. The paper establishes that, that there is a significant relationship between armed banditry and food insecurity in Kontagora local government area of Niger State. The study recommends that government should introduce the policy of community policing. This can be done through community mobilization by engaging communityleaders, members and citizens. This can ensure safety of lives, crops and property. There is also, the need to have the Political will of the Government to involve those that are in the act of rural banditry be engaged in the development process through political and social reform policies
AN ASSESSMENT OF THE FACTORS AFFECTING EMPLOYEE JOB SATISFACTION IN DANA PHARMACEUTICAL COMPANY MINNA, NIGER STATE
No full textThis study seeks the assessment of the factors affecting employees\u27 job satisfaction with specific reference to Dana Pharmaceutical Company Limited. The study adopted a survey research design to collect data from 204 respondents selected from the various department of Dana Pharmaceutical Company Limited using Minnesota Satisfaction Questionnaire (MSQ). The theoretical framework chosen for this study is Adams\u27 equity theory. Two-way Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) was used to analyze the potential interactions between different factors and their influence on job satisfaction. The findings from the study showed that majority of employees expressed satisfaction across various demographic factors such as gender, age, service, and marital status. Finding from the study also revealed that employees expressed satisfaction with job-specific factors. The conclusion of the study is that, certain job- specific factors, particularly pay and promotion, have a positive influence on employees\u27 job satisfaction. Conversely, other job-specific factors such as workload, relationships with co-workers, company policies, and workplace safety were shown to have an adverse impact on employees\u27 job satisfaction. Finally, the human resource managers prioritize and align employee work satisfaction and personal performance with the central objectives of the organization
EFFECT OF COMMUNITY AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT PROJECT ON THE PROVISION OF PIPE BORNE WATER AND PRIMARY HEALTH CENTRE IN KUJE AREA COUNCIL OF FEDERAL CAPITAL TERRITORY
No full textThis study investigates the effect of Community and Social Development Project (CSDP) on the provision of pipe-borne water and the improvement of primary health centers in the Kuje Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria. The research aims to evaluate the implementation of these projects in enhancing the availability of pipe borne water and improving the functionality of primary health centers in the area. The study adopts the participatory theory of development. The study adopted the documentary research method through the review of various documents—books, journals, government publications, and other written materials—that are relevant and valid in the area of study by subjecting the various information to deductive reasoning to find answers to research questions. The findings from these communities collectively reveal that the Community and Social Development Project (CSDP) had a substantial positive effect on both the availability of pipe-borne water and the quality of primary health centers in the Kuje Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The study recommends that other area councils and local government areas within Nigeria should consider replicating the Community and Social Development Project (CSDP) model in their areas. By adopting a community-driven approach to development, similar projects can be implemented in other regions to improve access to basic amenities like clean water and healthcare facilities
PROXIMATE AND MINERAL COMPOSITIONS OF FLOURS OF ACKEE SEED AND ARIL FROM BIDA AREA OF NIGER STATE, NIGERIA
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Ackee is an evergreen tree known to bear edible fruit. The fruit is mostly consumed for a number of reasons such as medicinal and nutritional benefits. A number of researches has been carried out on ackee collected from different locations. In this work, determination of proximate and mineral constituents of flour of ackee pulp and seed of ackee collected from Bida area of Niger State was carried out. The results of the study show that 5.56 ± 0.17(Seed) and 6.69 ± 0.06% (Aril) for moisture, 5.03 ± 0.22(Seed) and 3.92 ± 0.11% (Aril) for ash, 15.41 ± 0.21(Seed) and 6.47 ± 0.01% (Aril) for crude protein, 36.08 ± 0.07(Seed) and 18.18 ± 0.04% (Aril) for crude fat, 16.78 ± 0.06(Seed) and 15.41 ± 0.21% (Aril) for crude fiber and 20.61 ± 0.60(Seed) and 49.33 ± 0.21 % (Aril) for carbohydrate. Result of mineral composition include K 0.083 ± 0.001(Seed) and 0.079 ± 0.0008 (Aril); Na 1.13 ± 0.0070(Seed) and 0.99 ± 0.0010(Aril); Ca 1.35 ± 0.0100 (Seed) and 1.26 ± 0.0100 (Aril); Mg 1.93 ± 0.0100 (Seed) and 2.015 ± 0.0200 (Aril); and P 16.78 ± 0.030 (Seed) and 0.54 ± 0.1000 (Aril). p-Values of 0.50 and 0.18 were obtained for t-Test carried out on proximate and mineral concentrations respectively. Results of this study indicate that ackee contain essential nutrient required for adequate functioning the body
Effect of SMEs (Cotton Ginnery Industry) on Social Living in Zamfara State, Nigeria
No full textThis study examined the effect of one of the SMEs; cotton ginnery industry on social living in Zamfara State. The study used primary data, obtained from 272 respondents, who were randomly selected. Consequently, descriptive statistics and multiple regressions were employed. The results revealed that, cotton ginnery industry has positive effect on social living. Finally, the study recommended among others that, government should improve its financial and policy support to ginnery industry, so that they could create more income and employment opportunities both directly and indirectly to the citizenry in the state, hence enhance social living of millions of people in Zamfara State in particular, and Nigeria in general
Mediating effect of Access to Finance in the relationship between Entrepreneurial Orientation and Performance of Women-Owned MSME in Nigeria
No full textThis study investigates the mediating effect of access to finance in the relationship between entrepreneurial orientation and MSME performance of women businesses in Kaduna State, Nigeria. To achieve this purpose, a sample size of 356 owners and/or managers who operate businesses in the Kaduna State and are registered in the Government Enterprise and Empowerment Program (GEEP) 2.0 were selected. The study employs a multi-stage sampling technique, incorporating Likert scale-based questions for data collection. Data analysis involves Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modelling (PLSEM) using Smart PLS 4 and the results indicate a positive significant effect of entrepreneurial orientation on MSME performance of women businesses, suggesting that higher levels of entrepreneurial orientation are linked with enhanced performance. The Mediation analysis reveals that access to finance mediates the effect between entrepreneurial orientation and MSME performance of women businesses. The study recommends targeted financial support programs and enhanced financial inclusion to improve access to finance for women entrepreneurs. While acknowledging limitations, the research underscores the importance of entrepreneurial orientation and financial access in fostering the MSME performance of women businesses, providing valuable insights for policymakers, practitioners, and academics
Effect of Agricultural Investments, Credit and Exports on Agricultural Growth in Nigeria (1981-2020)
No full textThis study evaluated the impact of agricultural investments, credit and exports on agricultural growth in Nigeria (1981-2020). Annual data were sourced from the CBN Statistical bulletins, FAO and World Bank websites. The Vecto Error Correction Model (VECM) and Single-Equation Error-Correction-Model (ECM) were used to examine the long-run and short-run relationships of the variables respectively. The VECM results shows that coefficients of agricultural export (AEXP) and public agricultural investment (PAI) significantly influenced agricultural expansion (growth) in Nigeria in the long run. While in the short run, only the coefficient of foreign direct investment (FDIA) was found to have significant impact on agricultural growth in Nigeria. The study recommended that the government at all levels should create a favourable investment climate in terms of policies to draw foreign investment to the agricultural sector and, Federal and State Governments should increase its level of budgetary allocation to the agricultural segment of Nigeria economy to boost the agricultural sector
MODERATING EFFECT OF ORGANIZATIONAL INNOVATIVENESS ON THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN SOCIAL MEDIA INNOVATIVENESS AND SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES PERFORMANCE IN NORTH WESTERN NIGERIA
No full textThe study examine the relationship between social media innovativeness and SMEs performance and the moderating effect of organizational innovativeness in North Western Nigeria. Statistical analyses were based on the data collected, through surveyquestionnaire from 212 SMEs in North western Nigeria. Partial Least Square (PLS) method was used to investigate the relationship between the study variables. The study found that social media innovativeness has direct link with SME performance and thatorganizational innovativeness moderates the relationship between social media innovativeness and SME performance. The study concludes that there is positive and significant relationship between organizational innovativeness and performance, and there is positive but insignificant relationship between social media innovativeness and the performance. The study finally recommends that SMEs should ensure their innovativeness and exploit the innovativeness of the social media, to ensure their sustenance and enjoy competitive advantages
CONTRIBUTION OF GOVERNMENT-SPONSORED OVERSEAS POSTGRADUATE MEDICAL SCHOLARSHIP SCHEME ON HUMAN RESOURCE CAPACITY BUILDING IN HEALTH SECTOR OF KANO STATE
No full textManpower deficit has been identified as one of the major problems affecting health sector of Kano state. Efforts have been made over the past decades with a view to addressing the problem through overseas scholarship scheme. The paper examined the contributions of Government-sponsored Overseas Postgraduate Medical Scholarship (OPMS) on human resource capacity building in health sector of Kano state. Data was obtained from both primary and secondary sources which include questionnaire administration and interview with the actual beneficiaries of the scheme as well as implementation agencies. Relevant secondary sources were also used. The study has a total population of 909 but Krejcie and Morgan table for determining sample size was used to draw a sample of 274. Data was presented in tables and charts while the hypothesis was tested using regression analysis. Among the finding from the study revealed that overseas Postgraduate Medical Scholarship (OPMS) has significant effect on human resource capacity building (HRCB) in health sector of Kano state. Also, the finding from the study shows that OPMS has played a strategic role in not only enhancing the knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences of the beneficiaries, but also had significantly helped in addressing the gap in the availability of health care personnel working in various hospitals in Kano state. Undergraduate medical scholarship (OUMS) has 0.903 (90.3%) effect on HRCB in health sector of Kano state. It was recommendedthat in view of the significant contributions of OPMS to the health sector, the Kano state government should develop additional clinical practice roles that are considered a key component of contemporary workforce planning. Additional clinical practice role iscentral to enabling the overseas medical returnees to transform service delivery and better use the experiences acquired through overseas to provide quality patients\u27 care in a diverse clinical settings to meet local health needs of the people
Effect of Perceived Ease of Use and Perceived Usefulness on Consumer Online Buying Behavior in Nigeria: The Moderating Role of Trust
No full textThe electronic commerce (e-commerce) has shown an upward trend in Nigeria, providing online transaction platforms for both domestic and global markets which benefits businesses and consumers. A comprehensive understanding of how perceived ease of use and perceived usefulness influence online buying behaviour is essential for e-commerce marketers to gain a competitive advantage. Therefore, this study examines the effect of perceived ease of use and perceived usefulness on online buying behaviour among postgraduate students in ABU Zaria. The study used the partial least square structural equation modelling (PLS-SEM) as a technique to run and analyse the data collected from DLC postgraduate students using a sample of 398 students. The findings of the study for the direct relationship showed that perceived ease of use and perceived usefulness in online buying behaviour were found to be positive and significant. Similarly, the findings for the indirect relationship that used trust as a moderator showed perceived ease of use not to be significant, while perceived usefulness was found to be significant in online buying behaviour. The study concludes that perceived ease of use and perceived usefulness are critical factors that make students engage in online buying behaviour. Thus, the study recommends that online vendors should emphasize the usefulness of the online shopping experience to customers by offering a range of benefits to customers such as convenience, easy payment options, quick and reliable delivery